Georgia 2029 Point Guard Stock Risers (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the release of our <a href="https://prephoops.com/georgia/rankings/2029-rankings/">updated 2029 Top 100 Rankings</a>, here is a look at some of the top point guards in Georgia's talented freshman class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3535720"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aef80da4a22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This freshman averaged nearly 10 points and 3 assists per game for the Seminoles, emerging as a productive young lead guard. Quick and attacking with the ball in his hands, he consistently pressures the defense and is difficult to keep out of the paint. He has good length for the position and shows a strong feel for the game, making sound decisions as both a scorer and distributor. With his ability to create off the dribble and impact the game with his speed and playmaking, he is a promising young guard with plenty of upside as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3535741"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aef80da4a82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An All-Region selection as a freshman after averaging over 12 points per game for the Tigers, Footman does a good job getting downhill off the dribble and consistently puts pressure on the defense. Around the rim, he shows creativity as a finisher and the ability to score through contact. He also plays with toughness and brings energy on the defensive end, where his activity allows him to disrupt plays and impact the game on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845069"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aef80da4acb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The freshman point guard earned All-Region honors for the Hawks after averaging nearly five assists per game. Gates has good quickness and sees the floor well, consistently putting teammates in position to score. He plays with a high basketball IQ and shows strong command of the basketball as a primary ball handler. Gates is also a capable perimeter shooter, able to knock down open shots when defenses collapse or go under screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3535751"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aef80da4b0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McTeer is a versatile guard who can be effective both with and without the ball in his hands. He is a high-level shot maker, capable of scoring off the catch as well as creating his own offense off the dribble. McTeer shows a good feel for the game and does an excellent job changing speeds to keep defenders off balance. With his scoring ability and court awareness, he can impact the game as either a scorer or a distributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3535754"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aef80da4b5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zayac stepped into the starting point guard role for the Pythons as a freshman and showed encouraging poise for a young lead guard. He is a skilled player who can pass, dribble, and shoot, giving him the ability to run the offense and create opportunities for teammates. Zayac also has good positional size for a point guard, which helps him see over the defense and make plays with the basketball. With his skill set and feel for the game, he is a young guard with plenty of potential as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->